MSc Applied Data Science 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,456 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Applied Data Science provides you with the skills necessary to manage and analyse extensive and complex datasets as well as experience in data modelling, storing, processing and visualising data.


This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry with a background of science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering and are interested in developing data science skills, enabling career enhancement in data science or pursue further data science specialisation.


If you do have an undergraduate degree in mathematics or computer science, then you may consider our MSc Data Science as an alternative. 


Heriot-Watt University is home to four world-leading Global Research Institutes (GRIs) with over 50 years of research, specialising in robotics, AI, healthcare and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and earth and marine science, designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.


Reasons to study:


  • Open to multi-displinary backgrounds: Unlike many other programmes, university study in mathematics, statistics or computing is not required for entry to this programme. If you have a degree in science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering then this is the programme for you.
  • Expert faculty: Learning informed by the expertise of our research-active data science and artificial intelligence academics, passionate in their fields and provide you with insight into emerging topics in data science by relating taught material to their own research.
  • Mastery of Essential Tools: In today's competitive job market, proficiency in key software tools like Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation is essential for data scientists. Our programme will equip you with mastery of these indispensable tools. 
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of  lectures, tutorials, and computer practicals and be assessed by coursework, and  your dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme. Gaining important practical, hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art laboratory environment, and be supported throughout by friendly and helpful staff.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through four optional courses, including data assimilation, artificial intelligence, databases and information systems, probability and statistics, and modelling.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Applied Data Science provides you with the skills necessary to manage and analyse extensive and complex datasets as well as experience in data modelling, storing, processing and visualising data.


This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry with a background of science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering and are interested in developing data science skills, enabling career enhancement in data science or pursue further data science specialisation.


If you do have an undergraduate degree in mathematics or computer science, then you may consider our MSc Data Science as an alternative. 


Heriot-Watt University is home to four world-leading Global Research Institutes (GRIs) with over 50 years of research, specialising in robotics, AI, healthcare and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and earth and marine science, designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.


Reasons to study:


  • Open to multi-displinary backgrounds: Unlike many other programmes, university study in mathematics, statistics or computing is not required for entry to this programme. If you have a degree in science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering then this is the programme for you.
  • Expert faculty: Learning informed by the expertise of our research-active data science and artificial intelligence academics, passionate in their fields and provide you with insight into emerging topics in data science by relating taught material to their own research.
  • Mastery of Essential Tools: In today's competitive job market, proficiency in key software tools like Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation is essential for data scientists. Our programme will equip you with mastery of these indispensable tools. 
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of  lectures, tutorials, and computer practicals and be assessed by coursework, and  your dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme. Gaining important practical, hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art laboratory environment, and be supported throughout by friendly and helpful staff.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through four optional courses, including data assimilation, artificial intelligence, databases and information systems, probability and statistics, and modelling.

Admission Requirements

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6+
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any academic subject.

This programme is designed for students who do not hold a degree in mathematics or computer science. However, students will need to have evidence of studying mathematics at A Level grade C or above, or international equivalent. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,864 GBP
International
20,456 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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